New Delhi: Lionel Messi then made history in FIFA World Cup 2026. At the age of 38, Messi took his goals in the World Cup to 16 by scoring 3 goals versus Algeria. Now he has wilt the player with the highest number of World Cup goals withal with Germany's Miroslav Klose.
What big feat did Messi do?
Messi scored a hat-trick in the match versus Algeria. With 3 goals, his total goals in the World Cup became 16. With this, he reached number 1 in the list of players who scored the most goals in World Cup history. Joint top with Klose. Who are the top 5 goal scorers in the World Cup?
- Lionel Messi - 16 goals, Argentina
- Miroslav Klose - 16 goals, Germany
- Ronaldo - 15 goals, Brazil
- Kylian Mbappé – 14 goals, France
- Gerd Müller - 14 goals, Germany
How was the match versus Algeria?
Argentina defeated Algeria 3–0. Argentina dominated the unshortened match. Algeria got chances but could not score. On the other hand, Messi made the match one-sided by scoring 3 goals. Age 38, but didn't finger like watching the game.
When did Messi score 3 goals?
17th minute: First goal. Argentina got a 1-0 lead. 60th minute: Second goal. The lead in the second half was 2-0. 76th minute: Third goal. Hat-trick completed and history made.
Will Messi unravel Klose's record?
There is a definite chance. Messi is currently in the tournament. Increasingly matches are left for Argentina. If Messi scores 1 increasingly goal then he will come vacated on top. Will wilt the biggest goal scorer of the World Cup.
Why is this record special?
The World Cup is the biggest stage of football. It is most difficult to score goals here. Messi played 5 World Cups and scored 16 goals. This is one of the biggest achievements of his career. Now the whole world is just waiting for his next goal.
